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J Taylor

Hullo all!
Most around here simply call me 'Proudfoot'. Thus far, I have lived through 24 years of life, and can say I've enjoyed it for the most part. Currently, I am working as a 'professional geek' or, if you prefer, a computer and network technician.
I'm sorry to announce that any novels that were the works have been halted indefinitely. I still write, but no work further work will be done. Thank you for your patronage.
I try to do comment-for-comment. Although it may take a while because of my busy schedule, I will go to your gallery and comment back. Please note at when I comment back it is constructive criticism, which means that I'll comment on what was good and also what was bad. Because it is so hard to nitpick ones own work, I especially appreciate if you note typographical errors (typos) or grammatical problems; even if it is just one or two, it helps a lot.
I would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who have been helping me by giving constructive criticism on any of my stories. I also appreciate those of you who just read for your enjoyment; it makes me happy to know that people spend their leisure time reading my work.
I've moved for the most part to Deviantart, since I've been working on textile arts more than anything lately. You can visit me here.

While some go through their lives blindly accepting what they are told they are, there are those who do not feel like they are what they are told. The adventure is discovering who they are, but it is also a horrible venture to go forth on. The beginning of my NaNoWriMo project for 2004.

'Our rivalry is only camaraderie.' Delve into the minds and thoughts of the creatures who wander so freely in the night; the ones who you were taught to fear as a child. Perhaps they are not what you were taught.

The concept is based upon a dream I had one night. A man tells of his encounter with a woman from the ocean. This won unofficial judge's choice in one contest. It also won 3rd place Judge's Choice in the Fantasy Contest at Elftown.

With the days of travel ahead, Alín must prove leadership and thinking that he never thought would be required. What friendships have been forged out of need as the mixed group of Pride of Fire and Water's Life set out? And will these loyalties prove useful or dangerous in the situations to come?

An Orca is drawn to the shore by the constant song that comes to her even through the waves and the strong and determined song of her leader. What may she find when she ventures out of her own accord?-Somewhat of a prelude afterthought to The Will. -This is somewhat influenced by requests; somewhat a personal practice in description. New sections possibly added.

'My Perceptions' is a psychologically involved story taking place in High School with two main characters. Both characters belong to different factions, which are fighting against each other by magical and other means. While one was released from his faction by duty, the other was not. Now they both have to discover who they are again, and determine what their next course of action will be. The original text had some cursing to be realistic, but since this is the Elfwood version, I have edited it out.

As the council gathers together, another from a different tribe comes with more information. A decision must be reached by the council, but how will they cope with the dilemma. Updated REvision: (mod date)

Having to leave his family earlier than expected, Alín must leave his son in the care of another family. How will the child cope with the absence of his only family member? And what challenges await the father, who now leads the large group away?

The Tribe of the Wind is preparing for the winter with the addition of two from the Tribe of the mind. Things are going normally, but one young mind wishes to break free of her assigned duties. A young warrior wants to remain at her duty, but taboo will not let her.

One of my grandmother's favorite tales is an Irish shapechanging demon called a pooka. This piece original received Mod's Choice on February 22, 2005. Constructive Criticism is appreciated on this and any piece you read, as are any comments.

As the council gathers together, another from a different tribe comes with more information. A decision must be reached by the council, but how will they cope with the dilemma. Updated REvision: (mod date)

A single child causes a village to go searching. To where and why did he run? If he is found will he even be alive? With or without, the tribe must continue with what has been decided. Mod's Choice on February 11, 2004